Green & Sustainable
Sustainable and eco-friendly activities, experiences and places to stay.
Planning a 'green' break to the Peak District and Derbyshire has never been easier. Britain's original National Park is the perfect place to enjoy slow travel, where you sit back, relax and soak up the views whilst you explore by foot, bike, bus or train.
Green transport, including an excellent local network of buses and trains, is at the heart of a visit to the Peak District and Derbyshire, and there are lots of eco-friendly activities to enjoy in the area: including cycle routes, ebiking experiences, and walking trails.
Being green doesn’t have to mean giving up luxury and comforts either. If you truly want to connect to nature and sleep under stars with all the amenities of your home, then glamping is the perfect way to travel green.
The Peak District and Derbyshire is dotted with carbon-neutral and eco-friendly places to stay including environmentally-friendly hotels, lodges and cottages, plus lots of electric car charging points too.
See below for some of the places offering greener holiday options, including organic-sourced food, and find places to stay and attractions that have received environmental accreditation.
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Car-free days out with discounts: Top attractions…
We’re delighted that so many of our attractions are now offering discounts and incentives for visitors arriving by bus.
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Great days out on the bus from Buxton
Discover the beauty, history and heritage of the Peak District – all just a bus ride from Buxton
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Exploring Buxton on Two Wheels: An E-Bike…
Buxton is easily accessible by train – just an hour from the centre of Manchester – and a short walk from the station you can pick up your e-bike…
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How to get the most out of your trip to the Peak…
We’ve worked in partnership with This Expansive Adventure to create this guide to help you get more from your trip to the Peak District and…
Featured Green & Sustainable Businesses
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Hoe Grange Holidays
4 award winning log cabins set on a working farm with stunning views of the White Peak countryside. Unwind in the hot tub or log-fired sauna. Dogs…
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Chatsworth Farmyard and Adventure Playground
The farmyard at Chatsworth has been a favourite day out for children of all ages since 1973.
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Hoe Grange Gorgeous Glamping Pods and Gypsy…
Go glamping in style with stunning views of the Peak District countryside from your pillow. Spacious ensuite shower and every luxury you need for a…
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Hoe Grange Holidays
4 award winning log cabins set on a working farm with stunning views of the White Peak countryside. Unwind in the hot tub or log-fired sauna. Dogs…
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Chatsworth
Chatsworth is a place to learn, explore and create in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
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Cromford Wharf
The wharf is a haven for wildlife and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Little grebes and water voles can be seen throughout the year. In summer…
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Oaklands Country Lodges
Three beautifully styled and smartly furnished timber lodges surrounded by an acre of peaceful landscaped grounds with a wildlife pond and fine…
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From Tradition to Sustainability in the…
Join the Chatsworth Production Garden Team for an exploration of the estate’s historic production gardens.
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Dry Stone Walling for Beginners at Chatsworth
A two-day weekend course for beginners learning how to restore a dry stone wall under the guidance of an instructor.
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Great January offers at Shining Cliff
An independent hostel accommodating up to 20 people Shining Cliff woods, near Ambergate - a stunning, peaceful woodland setting
Green & Sustainable Trails
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Castleton Heritage & History Walk
This lovely 5.4 mile route takes you around the highlights of Castleton, one of the prettiest and most historically significant villages in the Peak…
Solomon’s Temple Circular Walk from Buxton Station
Explore the Victorian Folly on the summit of Grin Low hill and enjoy some spectacular views across Buxton.
Corbar Cross walk from Buxton Station
Discover the beauty of Corbar Woods on this short circular walk. If you do this walk in April or May, you will be greeted by an abundance of…
Bakewell Children's Walk
This short walk takes you around the beautiful old town of Bakewell, with plenty of opportunities for adventurous kids to explore.
Green & Sustainable Itineraries
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Car-free guide: A train tour of the Goyt Valley
Just a short hop on the train from Manchester and Sheffield, this picturesque corner of the county is waiting to be discovered.
Day trip from Sheffield: Exploring the Hope…
Offering some of the best views and most picturesque villages in the country, Derbyshire's iconic Hope Valley is one of the best-loved parts of the…
Day trip from Sheffield: Explore Matlock &…
The busy market towns of Matlock and Bakewell are a great day out for all the family and the bus is the hassle-free way to travel.
Car-free guide: Things to do in Chesterfield
There's so much to see and do near this iconic Derbyshire market town, famed for its crooked spire.
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